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Let it Snow - Lead Sheet for Band

11/20/2020

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2020 has totally changed the way I'm teaching band. With the crazy complex PPE and Distancing requirements, and partly or fully remote teaching, I've had to condense or re-think the way I teach material. On a normal year, I may teach the kids 3-4 typical band Holiday arrangements. Alas, this year that is not possible.

One of the new things I've decided to teach my band kids how to do is to read a "lead sheet" format. Here's a simple arrangement of "Let it Snow" in Eb. I gave the kids the traditional Melody & Chords sheet, as well as a written harmony part on the bottom.

We discussed how to play the roots of the chords, and create a bass line. I also wrote out the basic bass line, but I only gave that to students that were having trouble understanding the concept.

*Note: If you need any other parts (Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Alto clarinet, Harmonica, Boomwhackers... etc....) Just contact me and I'd be happy to add that.



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Score and Parts - Melody
Score and Parts - Bass Line
This has lovely extension opportunities for students that are more advanced, and many opportunities for those that are having troubles (just play bass line, or just play melody).

I am including a youtube backing track that I created. Use the "settings" icon to slow it down (or speed it up for any adventurous students!)

Have fun! Happy holidays!

*Obvious Note: This arrangement is just for educational purposes.

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